2IC + Room Leaders - Riverwood

Montessori Academy; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ECT sponsorship

Staff discounts

Free on-site parking

Training & development programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Montessori Academy in Sydney is seeking a creative and passionate Room Leader to lead a team of educators in delivering a Montessori-inspired early learning program. You will develop the Children's Program reflecting EYLF guidelines and foster a safe, engaging learning environment for children under six.

Join a child-safe organisation with strong training opportunities, a supportive management team, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent).
• Experience as a Room Leader in an early childhood setting.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Strong emphasis on family communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Children's Program reflecting EYLF guidelines.
• Ensure a safe environment with attention to allergies, asthma, etc.
• Maintain accurate records for accidents, incidents, injuries and medications.
• Liaise with families about day-to-day happenings.
• Maintain observations and records of individual children's progress.

Skills

Room leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Observation & assessment

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe organisation with a vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life. With more than 20 campuses across Sydney, and many more in development, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way. For more information see:www.montessoriacademy.com.au

What we offer

• Fantastic training and development programs (ECT sponsorship, monthly in-house Montessori training etc.)
• Excellent career advancement opportunities
• Staff discounts (childcare fees, private health insurance, gym memberships and other goods and service from local businesses)
• Supportive Management Team with a flat organisational structure
• Free on-site parking

The Company

Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia's leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child safe organisation with a vision to provide our students with an early learning experience that prepares them, not only for school, but for life. With more than 20 campuses across Sydney, and many more in development, Montessori Academy provides excellent career development options, fantastic training and development programs, and a real opportunity to learn and grow. For us, excellence in education is a journey, and we're with you every step of the way. For more information see:www.montessoriacademy.com.au

What we offer

• Fantastic training and development programs (ECT sponsorship, monthly in-house Montessori training etc.)
• Excellent career advancement opportunities
• Staff discounts (childcare fees, private health insurance, gym memberships and other goods and service from local businesses)
• Generous budgets for resources
• Supportive Management Team with a flat organisational structure
• Free on-site parking

The Role

The role requires a creative and passionate Room Leader to work lead a team of experienced Educators in accordance to policy and procedures. This role is highly dynamic and creative, giving the right candidate the opportunity to deliver a truly inspiring Montessori early learning experience.

• To develop the Children's Program (reflecting Early Years Learning Framework guidelines).
• Ensure a safe environment is maintained for staff and children, with particular attention to children with anaphylaxis, allergies, asthma etc.
• To ensure that accurate records are kept in regards to accident, incident, injury, illness and medication
• To liaise with families in regards to the day to day happenings.
• To maintain observations and records of individual children's progress, particularly those identified through staff observation.

About You

• Min. Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA equivalent)
• Experience working as a Room Leader in an early childhood setting
• Current Working with Children Check
• First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain one
• Excellent understanding and working knowledge of the NQF
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment
• Strong understanding of the importance of family communications